Here's How To Slay Summer 2017 On A Budget In Montreal

The perfect 'survival guide' to saving money!

We all know the struggle of wanting to go ALL OUT for the summer, but not being able to because we are on a tight budget thanks to school and other expenses. WELL, I have some damn good news for you! Being someone who has lived in Montreal their whole life, I sure do know how to slay the summer while being on a budget. SO, to help us all out, I have decided to write this little "survival guide" that will help you stay on budget while having a LIT summer 2017.

Down below, you can expect to find cheap activities, restaurants, bars, brunch spots, short road trips, and Airbnbs that will actually help you save money while having a memorable summer. The short road trips will usually only cost you in gas money and the airbnbs are all under $50/night so you can rent it with your friends for a weekend 'staycation' getaway! I promise, if you follow some of these tips, you will find more money in your bank account and less stress in your life!

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For that fit date of yours, why not surprise them and finally take your bae to Allez Up! Here you two can rock climb your night away and have a blast as you work out that upper body. It is honestly super fun and a great way to try something new without traveling very far or spending over $20.

Step into the almost spa-like setting of the Main Exhibition Greenhouse, where the heat and the flowers’ sweet fragrance help you forget winter. You are surrounded by lush greenery, filling you with a sense of lightness and inviting you to relax while enjoying summer and the blooming flowers!

Atwater Market is an absolute must visit location in Montreal! You will be surprised on just how much time you can spend at Atwater Market, especially in the nice summer weather! It is literally my happy place and the variety of restaurants always serve fresh food. Plus, you can just walk around all day and enjoy a nice bike ride along the Lachine Canal or buy plants and flowers (cacti YAS)!

Piknic Eletronik is always a great way to listen to music, relax, and enjoy Montreal with your bae! Not only is it cheap since tickets are only $15, but you can invite all your friends as well without reservation and drink up. Trust me, you will dance the night away every Sunday!

The Montreal Museum of Fine Arts contains beautiful art galleries with hundreds of paintings and archeological artifacts such as mosaics, frescoes, statues, and much more! It’s a great way to enjoy a lovely day.

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Le Warehouse only serves meals of $5... Yes, you heard correctly! So, instead of spending an arm and a leg at an expensive restaurant with your BFF, you should just bring them here! Not only is it super cheap, but also amazing whether it be the ambiance or food!

This cafe is perfect for when you just want a naturally cute vibe. It is adorable and absolutely perfect for a quiet time with plants around every corner. So, when you just need to get a nice snack without the rush and hurry of a regular cafe, this is the place for you! They even have an all white terrasse.

LOV is a great location for a hip anniversary celebration! If you happen to be one of those vegan couples, then this restaurant is great on a casual day! They are an organic restaurant that places an emphasis on locally grown, wholesome ingredients, plus delicious vegan dishes for under $20!

Alright, for a 514% lowkey night, you guys really need to check out this Cuban restaurant in downtown Montreal. The food is BOMB, the decor has a modern twist, and their drinks are pretty insane for a good price!

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Ok, you ABSOLUTELY MUST check out Canal Lounge Cafe Flottant! For only $22 you can have a FULL bottle of sangria as you sit on the terrasse located on top of the boat. It is absolutely stunning and my new favorite place!

For that sporty girlfriend who loves biking then it is your mission to take her to Terrasse St. Ambroise! Terrasse St. Ambroise is actually amazing. I was there just this weekend with my boyfriend after we biked along the water near Atwater market. The beer is superb and they have great snack food. All you have to do is bike there and lock up your bikes as you go enjoy a beautiful night with your girlfriend at a chill bar.

If you enjoy going out during the week to downtown Montreal, than Winnie's is the place for you! It's location is perfect and it's prices are even better! They have great specials like on Tuesdays where they have 2$ shots! It's a great place to get drunk on a budget this summer with your friends since it is always bumping.

Thanks to La P'tite Grenouille de Montréal ( located on 3435 Boul St-Laurent), we can all quench our thirsts this summer with a legit 'swimming pool of sangria' that you can order all summer. They offer 4 different flavors that include Tequila, Captain Morgan, Palm Bay, and Jack Daniels🍹. They even have $50 bottle service and 20 shots for $20!

6. Dieu Du Cie

For some exotic beer only $5.75-6.50 a pint then Dieu Du Ciel is the place to be. Not only are their prices on point but so is their quality of beer! You can also enjoy their cute terasse in the summer time for a nice refreshing drink. You will be saying "oh mon Dieu!" after every sip!

When it's a hot summer day and your looking for a cute terasse to enjoy some nice drinks at, then I recommend heading to the secret Alexandraplatz! They have great drinks that are within your budget and the ambiance is fun and light hearted. Most importantly, you get that hipster vibe!

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For a cheap but amazing classic breakfast in Montreal, check out Le Vieux St-Laurent! You can order a classic egg, bacon, and toast meal for under $10, including coffee. It doesn't get much better than this.

For some 80's style breakfast in the Plateau, check out Vieux Velo! This cafe is cute AF and so cheap. The food is 514% delicious without breaking the bank. It is deficiently a must try breakfast spot!

Located in the historic Old Montreal, Olive et Gourmando offers simple and healthy brunch options. I suggest siting down for some fancy dishes! Now, this isn't a brunch location that you come dressed to for the Oscar's, but it is definitely a place that serve bomb and fancy dishes!

This French style café is perfect for a classy brunch in Montreal. I strongly recommend coming here if you are with a big group of your girlfriends! The restaurant is decorated with in vintage Parisian and it’s honestly a lovely place where you can dress up!

Dress it up, or dress it down at Prohibition in Montreal! Not only do they serve the best brunch comfort food in town, but they also do it with style. this is 514% A place you want to be at in the morning!

If you want to feel like you are in the retro ’90s enjoying a yummy brunch, then I suggest coming to L’Avenue! It’s a great location to feel like you are in an old 90’s movie while enjoying 3D murals. The food is great and it’s the perfect location to laugh and catch up with your friends before the holidays.

For a gourmet breakfast, this is the place for you! They offer smoked salmon eggs benedict that are accompanied by a salad, scalloped potatoes, soup and chocolate mousse for those who just can't get enough of breakfast food. The food is heavenly and you will be filled up pretty quick.

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Island Line Trail, also known asColchester Causeway, is located in Vermont and it is an epic 14-mile rail trail that you and your bike loving bae must try! I swear it is almost too epic to handle. You can see all of Lake Champlain as you fly over the water on your bike and create memories of a life time!

Ausable Chasm is located in New-York and it will actually take you less time to drive there than driving to Mont-Tremblant. It's a 2 mile long sandstone gorge with a river that runs through it that features some spectacular rock formations. You and your BFF can enjou adventure trails, night tours, rock climbing, ziplines, rappelling, rafting and of course lazy river tubing all for $30!

Rattlesnake Pool is located in Maine and can be found at Evans Notch. It is most known for it's sapphire waters that make you feel like you are on a tropical vacation! It is surrounded by the beautiful forest and I swear it is almost too stunning to handle!

If you head to Coaticook with your BFF, then Parc de la Gorge is definitely a site you will want to see! If heights are your thing, then be sure to drag your friend out to this AMAZING suspension bridge! It's great for hiking and enjoying the hopefully sunny weather!

Warren Falls is an epic natural spring in Vermont that is only a 2 hour road trip away from Montreal! It is located in Mad River Valley with great swimming holes, cliff jumping, waterfalls, and relaxation.